1981 - 1987 Lear 55
*The Learjet 55 was Lear’s entry into the medium sized business jet field. In designing the 55, Learjet utilizes the earlier Longhorn 28/29 wing with winglets and marries it to a larger fuselage. The step-down aisle in the cabin has 5 ft 9 inches of headroom. Power is supplied by two Honeywell TFE 731 engines that produce 3,700 pounds of thrust each. The Learjet 55B introduces a digital flight deck, modified wings, and an improved interior. The first production aircraft flew on August 11, 1980.
Aircraft Information
| Year: | 1981 - 1987 |
| Make: | Lear |
| Model: | 55 |
| Active Fleet: | 115 |
| Average Asking Price - December 2011: | $1,680,714 |
| Range: | 1,870 - 2,040 nm |
| Contact Number: | 1-847-726-5000 |
| Current Market Price / Availability: | REQUEST MARKET UPDATE REPORT |
General Performance & Specifications
| Cabin Height: | 5.75 Feet |
| Cabin Width: | 5.90 Feet |
| Cabin Length: | 16.70 Feet |
| Baggage Volume Internal: | 40.0 Cubic Feet |
| Baggage Volume External: | 20.0 Cubic Feet |
| Seats Executive: | *2/7 |
| Max. Take-Off Weight: | 21,500 lbs. |
| Max. Landing Weight: | 18,000 lbs. |
| Maximum Payload: | 2,450 lbs. |
| Balance Field Length: | 5,000 Feet |
| Landing Distance: | 4,565 Feet |
| Rate of Climb - All Engines: | 4,059 Feet / Minute |
| Rate of Climb - One Engine Out: | 1,200 Feet / Minute |
| Normal Cruise Speed: | 447 ktas |
| Max. Cruise Speed: | 490 ktas |
| Service Ceiling Max. Weight: | 41,000 Feet |
| Number of Engines: | 2 |
| Engine Manufacturer: | Honeywell |
| Engine Model: | TFE 731-3AR |
Description
The Learjet 55 was Lear’s entry into the medium sized business jet field. In designing the 55, Learjet utilizes the earlier Longhorn 28/29 wing with winglets and marries it to a larger fuselage. The step-down aisle in the cabin has 5 ft 9 inches of headroom. Power is supplied by two Honeywell TFE 731 engines that produce 3,700 pounds of thrust each. The Learjet 55B introduces a digital flight deck, modified wings, and an improved interior. The first production aircraft flew on August 11, 1980.
